Before I had surgery I was checking out as many protein shakes as I could since I knew they would be a big staple after surgery and I wanted to make sure I liked what I decided on not just have to endure them. I use the Medifast 55 shakes (these are for women and the Medifast 70 shakes are for men) which I like 10 times more than the Unjury and others. They just don't taste medicinal and they have several flavors, Chocolate, Strawberry, Banana, Vanilla, Orange Creme and Mocha (which can be heated like a hot chocolate). I'm a picky eater and these honestly just taste like real good flavored shakes. They have 15 grams protein and I add in a scoop of powdered protein to add another 7 grams. 2 or 3 of these and you have most of your protein in for the day. I also added scoops of powdered protein to cream soups like Tomato or Cream of Chicken and to sugar free puddings. It doesn't change the taste at all. You can go to: Medifast | Shop Medifast

I'm telling you, you won't be sorry.

Good luck to you all

Yvonne

I haven't been banded yet, not until July.

So, you used the shakes for your liquid diet right after being banded?

I was wondering about them. I am not a sweet eater but I get I'll have to get used to drinking them.

I would rather do the cream Soup with the added Protein powder. I was thinking about going to a General Nutrition store to see what they had to offer.

Most surgeons will ask patients to do an all liquid pre-op diet for a few weeks, and almost all surgeons will require a graduated diet post op which includes Clear liquids, full liquids, puree and then soft foods.

If your surgeon and dietician allow (some make you buy their own brand) it is a great idea to try out different shakes and see what you like best. You'll definately be drinking a LOT of them. Even now - months out, my lunch is a Protein shake most days.

I personally like all the Muscle Milk shakes, as well as the chocolate Royal Atkins Advantage shakes (stay away from their other flavors - nasty)